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surfactant role

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A substance which lowers the surface tension of the medium in which it is dissolved, and/or the interfacial tension with other phases, and, accordingly, is positively adsorbed at the liquid/vapour and/or at other interfaces.

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surfactant role

Synonyms
  • surface active agent
  • surfactants
EFO URI

http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0001620

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James Malone

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